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Michel Neray: Butterflies Are Like That   The song ‘Butterflies are Like That’ is a whimsical take on love, looks, and life… and I think the animation complements it perfectly! What do you think? (Yes, please post a comment and share on social media.)  Have a listen to the song now on the streaming platform of your choice at https://michelneray.music/stream-social Click here for more info

Kate Weekes: Rideau Roots Album Release w/ James Stephens, Brian Sanderson, Eva Mae Peringer Sunday November 16, 2025 8:00-11:30pm The Burdock on Bloor - Toronto, ON Few albums arrive with a backstory rivalling that of Rideau Roots, the gorgeous, sonically sprawling, and very of-the-moment fifth album from singer-songwriter and wilderness guide Kate Weekes. In May 2022, Weekes fulfilled a long-held dream: she and a group of fellow artists paddled the famed Rideau Canal along

Maureen Pollard: Sad Songs for a Merry Season Singer-songwriter Maureen Pollard daylights as a grief and trauma therapist, so she knows that the holidays can be a painful time for many people despite the pressure to be bright and festive. The seven songs on her new EP, Sad Songs for a Merry Season, were written in the shadows of tragedy and grief and she hopes they bring solace for those experiencing the sort of pain that sometimes haunts the holiday season.

Brian Tremblay: Peachie Pie On November 11, to commemorate our veterans, I’ll be releasing a new single called Peachie Pie. This is part of The November Project by Rob Horgan. They had a promo in the Folk Canada newsletter asking for collaborators, so I reached out. As a partner artist, I got to peruse 300 letters written between Rob’s grandfather and grandmother during WWII. With my father and grandfather being veterans, it was a worthy project to be involved in. I am very f

Isaac Baronikian: Outgrown   The new single from Isaac Baronikian, 'Outgrown', sounds like Third Eye Blind if they were fronted by John Mayer and he grew up in the High Park/Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto. This is a song about not pulling your weight. With songs and sold-out performances that have earned him community radio play across Canada and comparisons to Donovan Woods, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, and Bahamas, Isaac is carving out his own slice of space as a mellow-sou

Jackie K: In the 1970s   Saskatchewan-based folk artist Jackie K returns with her nostalgic new single "In the 1970s", a heartfelt reflection on growing up in a simpler time. Written in 2023 and recorded in Saskatoon in early 2025, ""In the 1970s"" blends acoustic folk and alt-country textures with Jackie’s signature warmth and storytelling. The song unfolds like a memory — recalling a world of two-channel TVs, macaroni lunches, and the golden glow of youth. “It’s really a lo

Chinyi C: Everything is Changing   Chinyi C's latest single, "Everything is Changing", is a reflection on holding on to the people who matter in our lives when the world around us feels like it's changing at a pace too fast to catch up with. With ambient textures that sound like water and whalesong, honest lyrics, and a voice clear and soothing, the song reminds us to stay focused on what is truly important in a time where our attention is constantly pulled in different direc

Brampton Folk Club: A Seasonal Singalong   Friday, December 5, 2025 St. Paul’s United Church - Brampton, ON Come out for an old-fashioned singalong! Some of your favourite Brampton Folk Club members will lead you through a selection of the season’s most well-loved holiday classics, Christmas hymns and other gems. We’ll provide the words, so come and sing your hearts out at this special seasonal concert!  Here is the rest of this season’s exciting line-up: January 30th - Celti

The Big Bad Jug Band @ The Second Wedge Brewing Co.   The Big Bad Jug Band Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 3-5PM The Second Wedge Brewing Co. - Uxbridge, ON FREE SHOW The Big Bad Jug Band is a post-jug psych quartet from Orillia and Hamilton, Ontario. They write modern protest songs performed in styles of yesteryear. Their gonzo take on jug music mixes rock and roll, doo-wop and bluegrass progressions with a raucous panache. The Big Bad Jug Band brings the sounds of old into the